STUDY: Ski Helmets Are Not Reducing Head Injures As Much As They Used To… According to a study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, ski helmets aren’t reducing head injuries as much as they used to. “We observed an unexpected reduction in the protective effect of a skiing helmet. This may be due to new skiing trends in the alpine resorts.” – Conclusion in abstract of the study in British Journal of […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 7, 2016 1 Comment
“Ski Helmet Use Isn’t Reducing Brain Injuries” | by New York Times Helmet use is at an all time high. According to the National Ski Areas Association 70% of skiers and riders in the USA use helmets. Head injuries while skiing and riding in the USA have nevertheless remained at the same rates they were at before helmets became popular. What’s the deal? Why do we have more helmets, but the same amount of head injuries? The New York Times digs deeper […] Featured Article SnowBrains | January 3, 2014 16 Comments